Induction Service for the Rev Jono Ryan to The Seedling

7pm on Thursday August 30th

This is the new name for the new ministry established by Presbytery in conjunction with the Knox Centre and Presbyterian Support Otago.

The Book of Order allows Presbyteries to recognise new forms of mission or ministry
{ reg 8.4 (1) p for those who like the details }.

Our Presbytery has recognised “The Seedling: Presbyterian Community in South Dunedin” as a new form of mission and ministry, appointed an oversight committee and appointed the Rev Jono Ryan as the minister ¾ time for 3 years. It is still early in its establishment phase.

Funding has been provided by a grant from Synod, and support from the Dunedin South Presbyterian Parish, and other parish and personal donations.

Gabe Hawker, a ministry Intern, has also begun working part-time in the Seedling.

A community house has been established where young people involved in ‘The Seedling’ live

Regular worship has been commenced along with networking within the wider South Dunedin community.